In 2019, Los Angeles teachers launched a historic strike, halting classes for 500,000 students. The protest highlighted demands for smaller classes, higher pay, and increased school funding.
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Amid the coronavirus outbreak, 33 states along with Los Angeles Unified and New York City have closed all K-12 schools to curb the virus spread, impacting millions of students nationwide.
Officials have closed Los Angeles schools due to severe air quality, widespread disruption, displacement of students, and mounting uncertainty. The closures aim to protect health amid worsening environmental conditions.
Los Angeles education workers are set to announce a strike that could shutter hundreds of schools, disrupting classes and escalating tensions over contract disputes and working conditions.
LA schools have shut down as staff, supported by teachers, commence a three-day strike. The walkout highlights ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions, disrupting classes across the district.